Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V236000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V236000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 433 affected units, FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with a vinyl protective front cover. this cover includes a mesh which covers the front headlight assembly. this mesh interferes with the photometric performance of the headlights resulting in a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with instructions and repair parts necessary to perform this recall. if owners so desire, they can have a dealer perform this remedy for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V236000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Fleetwood/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 433

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with a vinyl protective front cover. this cover includes a mesh which covers the front headlight assembly. this mesh interferes with the photometric performance of the headlights resulting in a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: The interfering mesh causes the effective brightness of the headlights and turn signals to be less than required. the decrease in headlight brightness can decrease the ability to view the road while driving at night or in other instances where headlights would be needed. also, the decreased brightness of the turn signals will affect the visibility of these signals to following vehicles.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with instructions and repair parts necessary to perform this recall. if owners so desire, they can have a dealer perform this remedy for them.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V236000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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